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High SChool Summer camp in Forensic Science
Summer Camp for High School Students (Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors) in Forensic Science
Offered by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice and the Department of Biology at Valdosta State University
Information: This Forensic Science Camp is a week-long hands-on camp for rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to discover what a real CSI does. During this week, students will learn how to process a mock crime scene, conduct laboratory work to solve the crime, visit a real crime lab, and bring their mock case to trial. Students will receive a workbook to document their activities. Students will work in small groups of six to process their own crime scene. If interested, contact Dr. Chan at wjchan@valdosta.edu.
Dates: The camp will be held June 10-June 14. The camp runs from 8:30AM to 4:00PM and is supervised and taught by VSU Biology and SACJ Faculty members. Lunch and snacks will be provided, along with a camp t-shirt.
Costs: $150 per camper. There will be a maximum of 30 spots available.
Deadline: Interested students should apply by May 15th, 2013.
Pre-requisites: Students should have taken at least two science courses, including biology. Applicants should be rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in High School.
Application procedure: Interested students should fill out an application form, and submit a $20 deposit along with their high school transcript. Accepted students will be notified within two weeks of application and deposit receipt. Full payment is due on May 30th, 2013. Applications can be submitted to the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminal Justice. Address: University Center, Room 1120, 1500 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698.
Applications: Applications can be found here.
Sample Schedule (subject to change)
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Morning |
Introduction to Forensic Science; Learn how to process a crime scene |
Introduction to Impression evidence: fingerprints, shoeprints, tire tracks, etc. |
Introduction to Labwork: Bloodspatter, DNA, Biological fluids. |
Introduction to Entomology: Field visit, and entomological techniques |
Field visit |
Afternoon |
Process a mock crime scene, sketching, mapping, photography |
Process the mock crime scene for impression evidence |
Process the mock crime scene for biological evidence |
Forensic anthropology, archaeology |
Crime Lab Visit |